Optimization Developer (remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a remote Optimization Developer who will rewrite, enhance and optimize existing models.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or related field
* 5+ years of experience
* 4+ years of experience on applied operations research including decision analysis, optimization, simulation, and statistics, and stochastic modeling
* Cplex experience required, this is an IBM package used for optimization
* Linear and integer programming required
* Experience with C++ and Linux also required
* Strong theoretical background and practical experience in advanced large-scale optimization methods like nonlinear and mixed-integer optimization
* Strong experience of commercial optimization software such as IBM ILOG CPLEX
* Experience with C++, Python or Julia, Unix shell scripting

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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